Cargotec cranes for APMT Maasvlakte II
NewsIn the third of three major announcements this week, APM Terminals has confirmed an order for eight Kalmar STS cranes and two barge-to-shore...
Igus launches E-spool chain
NewsGermany-based Igus has launched a new circular movement energy chain called Espool, which, it says, provides more durability than cable reel...
Buffers adds MacGregor lashings
NewsCargotec Corporation has appointed Buffers USA Inc as a distributor of both its MacGregor and Allset brands of lashing equipment for the US ...
Buffers to distribute MacGregor lashings
NewsCargotec Corporation has appointed Buffers USA Inc as a distributor of both its MacGregor and Allset brands of lashing equipment for the US ...
Cargotec takes over KALP lashing platform
NewsCargotec has assumed full responsibility for KALP GmbH's automated lashing platform products and services. The platforms will be rebranded u...
Rust-free France-based Lasttec Sarl has won FLT chains
NewsFB Chain, the UK subsidiary of Sweden’s Addtech AB, is offering a range of corrosion resistant leaf chain for materials handling applicati...
Learning the ropes – again
NewsA key element of crane operations is also one of its most overlooked: the rope and reeving systems, which can add significantly to crane lif...
Lashing – a weak link in the container chain
NewsContainer lashing technology has not evolved at the same rapid pace as ship design. The growing disparity is beginning to compromise the saf...